- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Purcellville, VA
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510225003028Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Charter Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Purcellville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 144
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Purcellville, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225003028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hillsboro Charter Academy held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510225003028 · Purcellville, VA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
144 enr · 18:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Hillsboro Charter Academy held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hillsboro Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school 144
Hillsboro Charter Academy
144 students
What this shows Hillsboro Charter Academy reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsboro Charter Academy compares
Hillsboro Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Hillsboro Charter Academy is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsboro Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Charter Academy
How many students attend Hillsboro Charter Academy?
Hillsboro Charter Academy has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Purcellville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Charter Academy is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Charter Academy is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Purcellville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Charter Academy?
Hillsboro Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillsboro Charter Academy rank among public schools in Purcellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Purcellville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Purcellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Hillsboro Charter Academy, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.